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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the richest, fluffiest chocolate buttercream frosting you'll ever taste! This recipe, perfected for my family, delivers the ultimate chocolate experience. Easily customizable to your sweetness preference, this frosting uses simple ingredients and a few clever techniques (like sifting the cocoa and powdered sugar for extra smoothness) to create a heavenly texture. Whip it up with heavy cream for unparalleled lightness and richness; half-and-half is a delicious alternative for a slightly denser texture. Get ready to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 127.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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How to Make Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  1. Allow 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter to come to room temperature. It should be soft but still hold its shape. Beat in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer).
  2. Add ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to the fluffy butter. Beat until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 4 cups powdered sugar. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the butter mixture, alternating with ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half), beginning and ending with the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3-5 minutes, or until the frosting is light, fluffy, and reaches your desired consistency. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting, or more cream for a thinner consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking by adding more powdered sugar if needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

22g

Carbs

5g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Cakes Cookies And Brownies Chocolate Dietary Low Sodium Cake Fillings And Frostings Low In Something Number Of Servings